What is the Maldives Internet Governance Forum (MVIGF)?

What is the Maldives Internet Governance Forum (MVIGF)?

The Maldives Internet Governance Forum (MVIGF), established in 2023, is a multi-stakeholder forum that engages on issues related to Internet Governance (IG) on a national level, and how it intersects with IG developments at continental, and international level. The Maldives IGF aligns with the global Internet Governance Forum

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We Strive to Be

Open and Transparent: Be transparent and inclusive, inviting all relevant stakeholders to participate in the meetings and keeping the wider community informed.

  • Inclusive: Ensure that views of the wider community are taken into consideration through public consultations and ensure that the IGF findings and recommendations are published publicly. 

  • Bottom-up: The decision-making process of the IGF initiative should be bottom-up, where the substantive organization of the annual meeting(s) should reflect the needs of the respective community.

  • Multistakeholder: The active and democratic participation of a diverse range of stakeholders.

  • Non-Commercial: Participation at the MVIGF shall be free of cost for all participating entities and individuals.

Mandate

Facilitate the exchange of information regarding internet governance to increase the awareness.

  • Facilitating a platform for stakeholders to discuss and exchange ideas on internet governance issues, including policies, regulations, and best practices in the Maldives.

  • Make recommendations on how to increase awareness on internet governance related issues and facilitate consensus building on identified issues.

  • Publish the proceeding of the IGF.

Objectives

Awareness & Education

Awareness & Education

Awareness & Education

To increase awareness and understanding of internet governance issues among stakeholders in the Maldives and to provide educational opportunities for stakeholders to learn about these issues.

To increase awareness and understanding of internet governance issues among stakeholders in the Maldives and to provide educational opportunities for stakeholders to learn about these issues.

To increase awareness and understanding of internet governance issues among stakeholders in the Maldives and to provide educational opportunities for stakeholders to learn about these issues.

Global Collaboration

Bridge the Maldives with the global IGF, sharing insights both ways.

Global Collaboration

Bridge the Maldives with the global IGF, sharing insights both ways.

Global Collaboration

Bridge the Maldives with the global IGF, sharing insights both ways.

Establishing the Maldives IGF

Build an IGF that reflects national needs & supports the global ecosystem.

Establishing the Maldives IGF

Build an IGF that reflects national needs & supports the global ecosystem.

Establishing the Maldives IGF

Build an IGF that reflects national needs & supports the global ecosystem.

Connect with Stakeholders

Engaging private sector, civil society, academia & more in open dialogue.

Connect with Stakeholders

Engaging private sector, civil society, academia & more in open dialogue.

Connect with Stakeholders

Engaging private sector, civil society, academia & more in open dialogue.

Awareness & Education

Increase awareness and provide educational resources on internet governance.

Awareness & Education

Increase awareness and provide educational resources on internet governance.

Awareness & Education

Increase awareness and provide educational resources on internet governance.

Facilitate Dialogue

Encouraging for open, inclusive exchanges of ideas between all parties.

Facilitate Dialogue

Encouraging for open, inclusive exchanges of ideas between all parties.

Facilitate Dialogue

Encouraging for open, inclusive exchanges of ideas between all parties.

Policy Development

Developing inclusive, data-driven internet governance policies for the Maldives.

Policy Development

Developing inclusive, data-driven internet governance policies for the Maldives.

Policy Development

Developing inclusive, data-driven internet governance policies for the Maldives.

Legislative Consultations

Review and guide tech legislation to meet global standards & protect rights.

Legislative Consultations

Review and guide tech legislation to meet global standards & protect rights.

Legislative Consultations

Review and guide tech legislation to meet global standards & protect rights.

Capacity Building

Growing local expertise & strengthening voices in IG decision-making.

Capacity Building

Growing local expertise & strengthening voices in IG decision-making.

Capacity Building

Growing local expertise & strengthening voices in IG decision-making.

Membership

Be Part of a Collaborative Digital Future

Be Part of a Collaborative Digital Future

Be Part of a Collaborative Digital Future

MVIGF welcomes members from all sectors to shape inclusive digital governance. Members serve in their personal capacity and bring strong ties to their communities. The interim executive committee consists of representatives from;

MVIGF welcomes members from all sectors to shape inclusive digital governance. Members serve in their personal capacity and bring strong ties to their communities. The interim executive committee consists of representatives from;

MVIGF welcomes members from all sectors to shape inclusive digital governance. Members serve in their personal capacity and bring strong ties to their communities. The interim executive committee consists of representatives from;

Government

Government

Government

Private Sector

Private Sector

Private Sector

Civil Society

Civil Society

Civil Society

Academia

Academia

Academia

Technical Community

Technical Community

Technical Community

Legislative Body

Legislative Body

Legislative Body

Advisory Group

The Advisory group consists of representatives from:

The Advisory group consists of representatives from:

The Advisory group consists of representatives from:

Government

Government

Government

Private Sector

Private Sector

Private Sector

Legislative Body

Legislative Body

Legislative Body

Technical Community

Technical Community

Technical Community

Get in Touch: We're Here to

Connect and Listen

We value your feedback and inquiries. Whether you’re interested in participating, volunteering, or just want to learn more about the Maldives IGF, feel free to reach out to us:

Email: info@womenintechmv.org
Address: Women in Tech Maldives,Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives

We value your feedback and inquiries. Whether you’re interested in participating, volunteering, or just want to learn more about the Maldives IGF, feel free to reach out to us:

Email: info@womenintechmv.org
Address: Women in Tech Maldives,Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives

We value your feedback and inquiries. Whether you’re interested in participating, volunteering, or just want to learn more about the Maldives IGF, feel free to reach out to us:

Email: info@womenintechmv.org
Address: Women in Tech Maldives,Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives

info@womenintechmv.org


Women in Tech Maldives, Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives

info@womenintechmv.org


Women in Tech Maldives, Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives

info@womenintechmv.org


Women in Tech Maldives, Maldives IGF Secretariat, Male', Maldives